Warning to air fryer owners over two ways you should never clean them

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They are the third most used appliances in our kitchens and used more than conventional ovens. But how do you clean your air fryer?The popularity of the air fryer was summed up in a Good Food magazine survey which concluded that they are now 'part of everyday life for the majority of UK households'.

Only the toaster and the microwave are used more.When it comes to cleaning them though, there are those who used soap and water, those who use the dishwasher and those who follow social media hacks which promise to save time and effort.But there are two ways you should never clean your air fryer according to an expert.Dr Richard Anderson, food hygiene expert at High Speed Training, has warned against putting the drawers into the dishwasher, even if they are labelled as 'dishwasher safe'.

He explained: "Even though some air fryers are labelled as dishwasher-safe, dishwashers can strip the non-stick coating on the air fryer components."Instead he suggests that for stubborn, baked on grease use a dishwasher tablet.

He said: "Try filling the tray or drawer with water, drop in a dishwasher tablet and leave to soak overnight. Then, simply rinse clean the next day."Dr Anderson has also issued an alert over a social media hack which advised cleaning the air fryer by filling it with water and turning it on.